Game within game: chess player

"Brother, is it me?!"

Listening to the broken Chinese voice on the phone, Ye Fang immediately recognized that it was Zayed from the United Arab Emirates. Ye Fang smiled and joked, "You woke me up early in the morning, aren't you going to give me a proper reason?" "

"I know you are back from the United States. I am now on a special plane flying to China. It will land in two hours." Zayed said proudly.

"Your kid came to China again?" Ye Fang asked in surprise.

"I am now the president of the United Arab Emirates!" Zayed on the other side of the phone couldn't hide his excitement and said to Ye Fang.

"Your father is dead?" Ye Fang blurted out.

Zayed replied very excitedly but without any sadness, "Yes, the old guy went to see Allah three months ago."

"So is your visit to China this time a state visit, or do you have something serious to do?" Ye Fang asked.

"This is my first official state visit as president, and I have chosen China. One is to promote the Arab-China energy purchase agreement, and the other is that I want to go over and see you. I miss the barbecue I had last time. Zayed said with a smile.

"Okay, I'll wait for you in Xiyuan. But I can't go out to eat this time. I'll entertain you in Xiyuan."

Zayed doesn't care where he eats, but who he eats with. It doesn't matter where he eats as long as he eats with Ye Fang.

The two brothers hung up the phone, Ye Fang said goodbye to Ma Zhengping and walked out of Ma's old house and returned to Xiyuan. When he entered Xiyuan and saw Miyagi, he immediately ordered him to prepare barbecue utensils. At the same time, he also asked that the meat for barbecue must be strictly controlled.

"Mr. Ye, who is this distinguished guest?" Miyagi asked.

"It's the President of the United Arab Emirates." Ye Fang walked straight to the backyard without looking back.

"The President of the United Arab Emirates?!" Miyagi thought to himself, "Good boy, Xiyuan is about to catch up with the State Guesthouse."

Miyagi was now a man of the world, and immediately ordered the chef to purchase related items to prepare for the evening barbecue. At the same time, he told his subordinates that Xiyuan was closed tonight and would not receive outsiders.

Guests who had made reservations for the Xiyuan dinner soon received a phone call. These guests were used to Xiyuan's temporary cancellation notices. No matter how dissatisfied they were, they did not dare to speak out, so they had to make reservations at other places immediately.

Zayed's special plane landed at the Capital International Airport near noon, and high-level officials from the state sent high-level personnel to pick him up at the airport, reflecting the importance they attach to the United Arab Emirates, the world's largest oil-producing country.

Ye Fang saw Zayed's proud face on the midday news and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "This guy finally got his wish."

At this time, Miyagi came in and announced that Xue Yuanshan had arrived. As soon as he finished speaking, Xue Yuanshan walked into Ye Fang's study. Miyagi bowed slightly to Xue Yuanshan to show respect and then left.

"Uncle Shan." Ye Fang stood up and said.

At this time, Xue Yuanshan was obviously tired, and his eyes were bloodshot. Ye Fang knew that Xue Yuanshan must have worked late last night. Xue Yuanshan glanced at Ye Fang, looked around the study, and said in a deep voice, "I see you in the study every time I come here. Are you planning to leave the main room vacant forever?"

The main room Xue Yuanshan mentioned was the room where Ye Fang and Xiaozhuang lived. Ye Fang had almost never lived in this room since Xiaozhuang's death. The room was cleaned regularly by Aunt Gui, and Ye Fang rarely went there. Others didn't even mention it. Even Zhang Xiuying just shook her head helplessly when she saw the vacant room occasionally.

On the contrary, this study room became the place where Ye Fang lived and worked. No one else dared to say it, and only Xue Yuanshan dared to say it.

Ye Fang smiled and said nothing when he heard Xue Yuanshan's words, poured a glass of water for Xue Yuanshan, avoided the topic, and asked directly, "Uncle Shan, you didn't rest last night, okay?"

Xue Yuanshan snorted coldly. He didn't know whether he was dissatisfied with Ye Fang's evasive attitude or resentful about the unfinished official business last night. After taking a sip of water, he said directly, "The new President of the UAE, Zayed, has officially Our country is on a state visit, I’ve seen the itinerary, and tonight’s schedule is blank. Is he going to Xiyuan?”

"Yes, you called me this morning." Ye Fang replied.

"We have not yet reached an agreement on the price of oil supply in the UAE. I hope you will talk to Zayed privately. International crude oil has fluctuated significantly recently, and human factors have obviously intervened. The higher ups hope to discuss a more equitable oil processing and supply mechanism with the UAE. Otherwise, the additional oil costs paid by the international community will be too high," said Xue Yuanshan.

Ye Fang knows that after the September 911 incident, international oil prices rose rapidly, and the current oil prices have fallen back. Although they have fallen significantly compared to the high point, the fluctuations in oil prices have also begun to increase recently near the end of the year. In the past, oil prices fluctuated around US$0.5 per barrel, but now daily fluctuations of US$2 are normal. Ordinary people who speculate in crude oil like this kind of fluctuation, but for the country, we hope that oil prices can remain stable. This kind of violent price fluctuation is most taboo, because every dollar fluctuation is a loss of the country's foreign exchange and affects the country's oil security.

Ye Fang knew that behind this fluctuation there must be the shadow of Western capital. The fundamental purpose was to clean up the floating chips and accumulate energy for several rises in oil next year. There is a more detailed analysis report on oil prices in Lu Jiaming. Moreover, Ye Fang also knows that oil prices will resume rising next year. This is the prediction analysis given by the R organization in Russia. Ye Fang believes that the credibility is very high.

The problem now is that the UAE hopes to follow the market and keep up with international oil prices. As a major oil importer, China naturally hopes to have a long-term and stable oil supply contract. It is best to control oil prices within a certain range, otherwise it will affect Implementation of the country's overall strategy for next year.

Ye Fang nodded and replied, "Okay, I'll try my best."

Xue Yuanshan was obviously relieved when he first heard Ye Fang say "yes", but when he heard "I'll try my best" after it, his expression darkened and he said, "It's not about trying my best, it's about doing it. He's not your brother, you talk." He must listen."

Ye Fang knew that nothing could be achieved by arguing with Xue Yuanshan about the relationship between national interests and brotherhood, so he could only nod and agree, "Okay, okay, okay, definitely! Okay?" Ye Fang shook his head helplessly and said, " I'll ask Miyagi to prepare a room for you, and you can go and have some rest."

Xue Yuanshan did not object and said, "Okay."

Then Ye Fang called Miyagi in and arranged for Xue Yuanshan to rest in his room. Unlike others, Ye Fang prepared a small courtyard for Xue Yuanshan in Xiyuan to facilitate him to rest in Xiyuan.

As soon as Xue Yuanshan walked out of Ye Fang's study, he ran into Zhang Xiuying who had just walked in. Zhang Xiuying has been handling family affairs in the Ye family's old house these days. After finishing the handling, she returned to Xiyuan today, thinking of looking for Ye Fang, but she ran into Xue Yuanshan.

"Why are you here again?" Zhang Xiuying knew that Xue Yuanshan would not come over if nothing happened. Even though Xue Yuanshan was already in the center, she was still used to confronting him in person. This was a kind of fun for Zhang Xiuying.

"I... of course have something to do. I won't tell you anymore. I'm going to rest. I didn't sleep last night and I'm sleepy." Xue Yuanshan said directly.

Zhang Xiuying originally wanted to say something, but when she saw Xue Yuanshan's tired face, she suppressed her words and said, "How come you don't know how to take care of your body at such an old age? You think you are a young man!" Then she told Aunt Gui to step aside. The chef prepared a barley and lotus seed soup and sent it over, telling Xue Yuanshan to finish eating before resting.

Xue Yuanshan's face lit up when he heard Zhang Xiuying's words, and he walked towards his yard under the leadership of Miyagi.

Looking at Xue Yuanshan's back, Zhang Xiuying coldly snorted, "Old guy, you've become a big official, don't you even know how to say thank you?"

Standing at the door, Ye Fang looked at the scene where Zhang Xiuying and Xue Yuanshan were bickering and felt very warm. He knew that the two of them were thinking about each other, but due to their identity and status, they could only bury their relationship in their hearts. Usually, they could only keep it in their hearts. These bickerings can soothe lonely hearts.

"The Queen Mother is back so soon, why don't you stay in the old house for a few more days?" Ye Fang asked with a smile.

Zhang Xiuying pointed at Ye Fang and said with a smile, "If I hadn't missed you all, big and small, I wouldn't have bothered to come back." After saying that, she walked into Ye Fang's study, and Ye Fang turned around and followed her in.

Towards evening, the neighborhoods around Xiyuan suddenly came under martial law and the surrounding roads restricted access. The residents living nearby knew immediately that a big shot must have come to Xiyuan again.

At this time, Zhang Qing was passing by Xiyuan after getting off work from kindergarten and happened to see this scene. Zhang Qing, who was standing not far from Xiyuan, watched several good cars parked at the entrance of Xiyuan, and then many foreigners walked out of Xiyuan. .

The foreigner headed by him got out of the car and hugged a Chinese man at the gate of Xiyuan, laughing and talking loudly. Zhang Qing took a closer look and recognized that the Chinese man was Yanyan's father.

Only then did Zhang Qing be surprised by Yanyan's family background. Ever since the conflict in the kindergarten happened some time ago, both Yanyan and Youyou had dropped out of kindergarten. No one knew what was going on. The boy named Zhou dropped out of school together with Yanyan. Zhang Qing had no idea what was going on behind the scenes.

At this time, Zhang Qing suddenly saw Lu Jiuge standing outside the gate of Xiyuan, and her heart moved slightly. Looking at Lu Jiuge's cold appearance, Zhang Qing waved her hand at Lu Jiuge out of nowhere.

Lu Jiuge soon discovered Zhang Qing. He also remembered that the woman was Yanyan's former kindergarten teacher. Lu Jiuge arranged security on the street and walked towards Zhang Qing.

As soon as Zhang Qing saw Lu Jiuge walking towards her, her heart almost jumped out of her chest.

"Hello, Teacher Yanyan, what can I do for you?" Lu Jiuge asked.

"Well...I...I just want to ask why Yanyan dropped out of school. Did she transfer to another school?" Zhang Qing thought for a long time and this was the only reason that was most suitable.

Naturally, Lu Jiuge wouldn't say that much, he just said, "Yanyan and Youyou are being taught by tutors in the garden now."

"Oh, so that's it." Zhang Qing nodded.

At this time, Lu Jiuge saw that the guards at the gate of Xiyuan had been removed, so he said to Zhang Qing, "Teacher Yanyan, let me take you in to find Yanyan. She has been talking about you."

"Oh, really?!" Zhang Qing's eyes lit up.

Then Lu Jiuge took Zhang Qing into Xiyuan. Zhang Qing originally wanted to talk to Lu Jiuge about other things, but she became silent after entering Xiyuan. Inside Xiyuan, there are three posts and one sentry every five steps. There are bodyguards with faces from both sides of the east and west. She was so frightened that she did not dare to speak loudly. Lu Jiuge comforted her and said, "We have distinguished guests here today. It's not like this usually. You don't have to be afraid." , I will take you to see Yanyan and Youyou."

At this time, Zayed was taken directly to the No. [-] private room of Qianyuan Tianzi by Ye Fang. Zayed, who is now the president of a country, has a standard for traveling, but after entering Xiyuan, all the security guards for food, clothing, housing and transportation were required. It was handed over to Ye Fang, which also represents Zayed's absolute trust in Ye Fang.

The two first held a closed-door meeting for an hour. Zayed told Ye Fang about the process of power transfer in the UAE. Although there were thrilling ups and downs, it was finally stable under Zayed's strong control of power. This improved the domestic situation and allowed Zayed to secure his position as president.

After Zayed took complete control of the United Arab Emirates, he found out that Ye Fang was in Beijing and killed him directly during his state visit to China. In fact, many things between China and Algeria had already been negotiated before Zayed came. Zayed just signed a formality. The only thing that has not been agreed upon is the price of oil exports. The two sides want to use high-level officials to Finalize this matter as soon as possible during the leadership meeting.

Ye Fang briefly reported his experience in the United States. He did not share too much sensitive information, but only talked about who he met in the United States. Zayed couldn't help but be shocked when he heard that Ye Fang had met the President of the United States. Bush had also decided to visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia early next year. All he was doing was to win over and control the United Arab Emirates in the hands of the United States.

When Ye Fang mentioned the pricing of this oil export, Zayed told the truth in front of Ye Fang.

"Boss, I actually don't care too much about the pricing of our two countries. A higher price or a lower price is just a matter of making more and less for the UAE. The problem is that some people don't want us to change the oil pricing mechanism for China. You Do you understand?" Zayed gently knocked on the table and whispered.

"Are they those Americans again?" Ye Fang asked with raised eyebrows.

Zayed nodded and continued, "Just before I came, the United States called me privately and asked me to anchor the international oil price on the oil export price! If I tell our side about the change in oil price, As for the pricing mechanism, boss, you should know that it will be difficult for me, especially since I just took the position of president, and there are too many pro-Western people in the country looking at me. Only now do I realize that it is not easy to be the president of the Middle East! "

Ye Fang knows that Zayed is telling the truth. The United States has cultivated a large number of agents in various departments in the Middle East. If Zayed should not listen to the United States, it is very likely that Zayed will find an excuse to overthrow him, so even if If Zayed wants to do something, he will definitely not choose to do so at this sensitive time when he first ascends the throne. At least he will have to wait until he is firmly established before he considers how to eliminate pro-Western forces.

When Ye Fang was about to say something, Miyagi knocked on the door and came in, telling Ye Fang that the barbecue was ready.

"Let's go, let's chat while eating!" Ye Fang patted Zayed on the shoulder, then walked downstairs to the Qianyuan. When passing by Miyagi, he asked in a low voice, "See if Uncle Shan is awake?"

"Yes." Miyagi nodded lightly, turned around and walked towards the backyard.